'Syria uncovers Israeli spy networks with Egypt's help'

A security official was arrested and three "spy networks" were found in Syria, allegedly gathering intelligence for the Mossad, UK daily Al-Quds al-Arabi reported on Friday, days after four were arrested in Egypt on suspicion of espionage.

Egypt reportedly shared intelligence with Syria, that led to the arrest.

A Lebanese journalist also claimed that Tarek tried to recruit him to work for the Mossad, offering him $200,000.

On Monday, an Egyptian security official has said that four locals were
arrested on suspicion of spying for Israel and plotting to kidnap of
tourists to harm Egypt's economy.

The official revealed Sunday that the four suspects allegedly set up
offices in Egypt, Britain, Israel, and the Gaza Strip to record
officials' phone conversations and collect information about Japanese
and Chinese tourists visiting the Sinai Peninsula.

The official said those detained were responsible for supplying Israeli
officers with the information necessary to orchestrate the abductions of
the tourists.

The suspects are facing charges of espionage and forming a terrorist cell.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the press.